PSG star Neymar earns more than female players of top 7 European leagues combined

Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar celebrates after scoring a penalty kick during the French L1 football match between Monaco and PSG at the Louis II stadium, in Monaco, Nov. 26, 2017. (AFP Photo)

Moreover, Barcelona spends the most money on salaries in football and is the fourth highest-paying sports team in the world. The Catalan club has an average annual salary of $8.83 million with PSG close behind with $8.83 million.

Lyon – women's highest-paying football team – spends only $194,000 a year on salaries.

Neymar's record-breaking 222 million euro ($265 million) transfer from Barcelona to PSG astounded the football world in August.